As the only women’s, flat-track roller derby league in Montgomery County, MD, Free State Roller Derby (FSRD) is hometown and homegrown. Founded in November 2009, FSRD is 100 percent volunteer-run by a growing group of devoted skaters and Fresh Meat, and is backed by a dedicated crew of referees and non-skating officials (NSOs).

Oma Geddon

When did you start skating?: in the 80's with feathered hair and a comb in the back pocet of my Jordache Jeans

What you do in the real world:I am an Administrative Officer for the Federal Government

Tell us more about your decision to join roller derby: It was sparked when I went to see a bout in 2007. It was powerful and inspiring and I just knew I wanted to be part of it.

What's your favorite derby memory?: Walking in to Strider's for practice and having one of the vet's smile broadly and cheer when they saw me. Free State is such a welcoming community and I know it is taking me a while to reach bouting level but I never feel looked down on, only supported by this amazing Free State family.

Secret Talent:I know all of my prepositions.

Notable Injuries: None

Likes: strength, support, love, and equality

Dislikes:Haters

The Patronus Charm is an ancient and mysterious charm that conjures a magical guardian, a projection of all your most positive feelings; a guardian which generally takes the shape of the animal with whom they share the deepest affinity. What's your derby Patronus and why?

A rhino because they are protective and strong but they are also playful. Awesome fact: a group of rhino is called a crash :-)